Job Openings at Pillangó Placements

• You will support a busy litigation team focused on insurance-related matters. This role suits someone who’s calm under pressure, highly organised, and confident working with technical legal content and tight court deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full litigation secretarial support on insurance-related matters
• Type and format legal documents from dictation with speed and accuracy
• Draft, amend and proofread pleadings, notices, correspondence and supporting documents
• Manage diaries, court deadlines, file maintenance and document version control
• Liaise professionally with clients, counsel, insurers, courts and external parties
• Prepare bundles, indexing, pagination and general matter administration

Requirements

• Proven experience as a litigation secretary, with solid general knowledge of insurance law
• Fluent Afrikaans (speak and understand) — essential due to the majority of clients
• Strong dictation typing skills
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and legal document formatting ability
• Confident using MS Office and standard legal practice systems
• Able to manage multiple matters and shifting priorities

Soft Skills

• Reliable, discreet and deadline-driven
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Proactive, practical problem-solver with a “get it done” mindset
   

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• Manage end-to-end accounts receivable and payable in a thriving, organised finance team, with responsibility over key financial processes.

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Debtors Management: Accurately process invoices, statements, and credit notes.
• Collections: Follow up on outstanding payments, allocate receipts, and reconcile customer accounts.
• Creditors Management: Verify supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and prepare payment runs.
• Query Resolution: Investigate and resolve customer and supplier queries promptly.
• Month-End & Reporting: Assist with month-end close, prepare age analyses, and maintain audit-ready records.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Ensure financial documents are properly filed and all transactions follow organizational policies and VAT regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 with Accounting/Mathematics; diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping preferred.
• Relevant bookkeeping or finance certification advantageous.
• At least 10 years’ experience in both debtors and creditors functions.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (E-works & Sage).
• Strong numerical accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure with discretion and integrity.

Soft Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
• Professionalism and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.

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• The Service Advisor (Jnr Paraplanner) will assist in the preparation and construction of financial plans for top tier clients under the supervision of one of South Africa's top Financial Planners who has published several books on the subject.
• This role forms a critical part of the advice process, providing structured technical, administrative, and client service support to Financial Advisers. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering a high-quality client experience while ensuring that all processes and documentation meet regulatory and internal governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to Financial Advisers
• Prepare financial planning and investment documentation for review
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready client records
• Liaise with clients, product providers, and internal stakeholders
• Assist with implementation and follow-up of financial planning recommendations
• Support client meetings, scheduling, and ongoing servicing
• Ensure strict adherence to FAIS, FICA, and internal compliance standards

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant financial planning qualification
• Must be committed to enrolling for and completing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation
• Previous experience in a financial services or advisory support role will be advantageous

Skills and Qualities Required

• Client Interaction & Communication
• Technical & Administrative Skills
• Compliance & Risk Awareness
• Computer literate with an excellent command of Excel.
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
• Own car with driver's license.

Behavioural Qualities

• Professional, reliable, and self-motivated
• Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment
• Team-oriented with a service-driven mindset
• Willingness to learn, grow, and develop within the financial planning profession

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• If being organised, detail focussed and thorough is second nature, send us your CV for an Office Admin role in a Logistics Company in Midrand. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the document flow from transport to logistics to customers and finance
• End to end management of the Proof of Delivery flow and documentation
• Filing in physical and digital form
• Collaboration with Finance and Logistics departments
• Perform general administrative and ad hoc duties as required

Requirements

• Matric
• Proven track record of experience in an office setup, even if unrelated field
• Administration experience

Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills (email and telephone)
• Ability to follow up persistently and professionally
• Computer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and document management systems)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet daily deadlines
• Organised, reliable, and proactive
• Taking initiative to sort out problems
• Multitasking in a fast paced environment

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• Start your articles in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment, at a small litigation law firm based in Montana. This role is ideal for someone who learns by doing and wants real court exposure from early on.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage large volumes of litigation matters under supervision
• Draft and prepare legal documents (pleadings, notices, affidavits, etc.)
• Attend frequent court appearances and assist in litigation strategy
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and court personnel
• Maintain organised files and meet tight litigation deadlines

Requirements

• Completed LLB degree
• Fluent Afrikaans (spoken and written)
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle (business travel reimbursed)
• Strong admin discipline and comfort working under pressure

Education

• LLB completed

Soft Skills

• Resilient, proactive, and detail-focused
• Confident communicator with professional courtroom presence
• Able to prioritise and keep pace in a busy litigation practice

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• The Water Treatment Plant Technician operates, monitors, maintains, and optimises water treatment systems to ensure consistent production and distribution of safe, compliant, high-quality water.
• This includes routine inspections, water quality testing, preventative maintenance, fault-finding, and operational adjustments in line with legislation, safety requirements, and water quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment and treatment processes (filtration, disinfection, chemical dosing, pumping).
• Monitor telemetry, flow rates, pressures, reservoir levels, and overall treatment performance; respond to alarms and deviations.
• Collect samples (boreholes, plants, reservoirs, distribution networks) and perform routine tests (pH, conductivity, turbidity, chlorine residual, temperature, etc.).
• Record and report results accurately; support lab coordination and regulatory reporting; ensure compliance with SANS 241.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, dosing systems, filters; troubleshoot and coordinate contractors when needed.
• Follow OHS requirements, safe work procedures and PPE; handle treatment chemicals safely; participate in safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Complete operational logs and performance reports; report incidents, failures, and non-conformances.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Code 8 driver’s licence.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ relevant experience (water/wastewater/utility operations); potable water treatment preferred.
• Knowledge of treatment processes, SANS 241, basic electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, telemetry/monitoring.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, reporting systems).
• Detail-focused
• Safety-first approach
• Calm under pressure
• Good communication/reporting
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Standby/overtime/weekends/public holidays will be required from time to time
• Able to work outdoors and handle equipment/chemical containers safely.
   

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• Lead development, architecture, and delivery of business-critical systems while actively contributing to development and supporting client-facing solution design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor developers
• Assign tasks and manage workload using Agile/Scrum (Jira)
• Conduct code reviews and enforce standards
• Gather and translate client requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in solution discussions and project planning
• Design, develop, and maintain C# / ASP.NET (WebForms, MVC, APIs) applications
• Write and optimize SQL Server queries and stored procedures
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrations
• Maintain and improve legacy systems
• Support and maintain Android companion applications
• Architecture & Technical Leadership
• Define system architecture and technical approaches
• Make decisions on database design, integrations, and performance
• Ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability
• Implement and maintain integrations with payment providers and communication platforms
• Ensure system reliability and data consistency
• Manage hosting environments (IIS, CPanel, Linux, AWS/Azure)
• Deploy applications and manage production environments
• Maintain backups, security, and system uptime
• Troubleshoot production issues

Required Skills

• 8+ Years experience
• Strong C# / ASP.NET experience
• Strong SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures)
• Experience with APIs and system integrations
• Experience working with legacy systems
• JavaScript / Angular (advantageous)
• Mobile development (Android/Xamarin/Ionic)  (advantageous)
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)  (advantageous)

Key Traits

• Hands-on technical leader
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Able to balance development, leadership, and client interaction
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

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• If you have more than 6 years’ hands-experience in foreclosure matters, with proven ability to independently manage Sale in Execution processes from attachment through to post-sale finalisation, we want to hear from you!
• A solid reputable legal firm in Pretoria (Far) East is looking for you if you are a highly organised, deadline driven, resilient and experienced Legal Secretary with proven, hands-on experience in managing the Sale in Execution process from attachment of immovable property through to finalisation of the sale outcome, without supervision.

REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated ability to:

• Draft and issue Warrants of Attachment (Immovable Property)
• Draft Notices of Sale, Conditions of Sale, and all related sale documentation accurately and in compliance with court rules
• Ensure full legal and procedural compliance prior to sale, including service on all relevant parties

Proven experience in:

• Requesting and securing sale dates with Sheriff offices
• Managing and driving the sale preparation process within strict deadlines
• Placing and monitoring advertisements in compliance with statutory and court requirements
• Liaising effectively with Sheriffs, municipalities, managing agents, and other stakeholders

Ability to:

• Conduct thorough pre-sale checks, including verification of municipal accounts, levy statements, and compliance requirements
• Identify and resolve deficiencies or risks prior to sale
• Ensure all returns of service are obtained, reviewed, and correctly processed

Proven experience in managing:

• Sale outcomes (successful sale, provisional sale, cancellation, or no bid scenarios)
• Post-sale processes, including reporting, updating systems, and initiating further action where required

Experience handling:

• Sale cancellations, settlement negotiations, and alternative resolution processes (e.g. EasySell or payment arrangements)
• Repeat sale processes and reserve price considerations where applicable
• Ability to manage a high-volume portfolio of sale matters while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strict turnaround times

Proven track record of:

• Working within SLA-driven environments
• Maintaining high levels of accuracy with minimal supervision or rework
• Proactively driving matters forward and escalating delays where necessary
• Strong experience working on CACS and SB Legal / CLF systems, including accurate and timeous updating of all required fields, notes, and milestones

SKILLS

• Excellent attention to detail (critical for sale compliance)
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and high pressure
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Prioritise urgent sale matters
• Identify risks before sales (e.g. missing documents, non-compliance)
• Strong communication skills (internal + external stakeholders)
• A dynamic and solutions-oriented mindset with sound problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to forge and maintain strong interpersonal relationships across teams and stakeholders

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Working proficiency in CACS / SB Legal / CLF Legal is essential
• Experience with Ghost Practice or Lexpro preferred but not mandatory

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• If you're an experienced Senior Foreclosures Attorney looking for an opportunity to make your experience work for you (rather than the other way around), join a prestigious law firm in Pretoria East, specialising in Property Law and Financial Recoveries.

Minimum Requirements:

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with no less than 15 years’ post-admission experience.
• Extensive senior-level experience in undefended and defended banking litigation within the High Court, with a proven track record in complex, high-value secured recoveries.
• Proven experience leading High Court litigation from inception to finalisation, including defended trials and opposed applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in foreclosure, insolvency, deceased estates, business rescue, and liquidation matters where financial institutions are secured or preferent creditors.
• Strong command of the National Credit Act, Insolvency Act, Administration of Estates Act, Companies Act, Uniform Rules of Court, and Superior Courts Act.
• Established experience engaging directly with banking executives and credit risk stakeholders on litigation strategy and recovery planning.

Experience Required:

• Strategic management of an undefended and defended foreclosure and secured asset litigation portfolio, including strategy formulation and risk assessment.
• Drafting and settling of complex pleadings, including Particulars of Claim, Declarations, Opposing Affidavits, Replying Affidavits, Heads of Argument, Practice Notes, and Appeal documentation.
• Advanced experience in Rule 46A applications, reserve price determinations, and judicial oversight processes.
• Comfortable in attending case management conferences, judicial case management proceedings, and settlement negotiations.
• Engagement with bank clients at management level, including reporting on litigation strategy, risk exposure, provisioning considerations, and recovery prospects.
• Oversight of execution processes, including warrants of attachment (movable and immovable), sales in execution, and interaction with sheriffs and conveyancers.
• Ability to manage a high-volume defended portfolio while maintaining strict turnaround times and quality control.
• Full leadership responsibility for a team, including performance management, mentoring, workflow allocation, and quality assurance.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Accountability for portfolio performance, recovery outcomes, turnaround times, and reporting metrics.

Skills Required:

• Advanced drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk, reputational considerations, and financial recovery objectives.
• Strong negotiation and settlement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accountability, decisiveness, and attention to detail.
• Resilience under pressure and ability to manage strict court-driven timelines.
• Leadership ability with a collaborative and solution-driven approach.
• Strong interpersonal presence with the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with banking stakeholders, counsel, and internal team members.
• High emotional intelligence and professional maturity, with the ability to manage difficult conversations, sensitive matters, and opposing parties with composure.
• Client-facing confidence — capable of engaging at executive and credit committee level while remaining approachable and solutions-focused.

Computer Literacy/Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word (advanced drafting), Excel (reporting and analysis), and Outlook.
• Strong working knowledge of legal case management systems (e.g., DM1, CACS, Excalibur, OCS, Lexpro or similar).
• Comfortable with digital court platforms, online case tracking systems, and electronic document management systems.
• Ability to prepare detailed management and recovery reports for banking clients

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• A SAIPA learnership is a practical training programme whereby an individual is employed by a SAIPA accredited firm for a period of three years to gain suitable professional accounting experience.

The SAIPA program exposes trainees to all aspects of accounting including:

• Financial Accounting
• Internal Control
• Taxation
• Commercial Law
• Management Accounting
• Practice Management

Requirements:

• A graduate in B Com Accounting at a recognised tertiary institution.
• 1 - 2 Years' work experience in Accounting is highly advantageous.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans